The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Planetary Gearhead Is Silent and Powerful
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s (Booth 545) patent-protected coaxial drive combines the best of two gearing technologies, worm and planetary. Measuring 32 mm in diameter with a torque of 6.5 Nm and speeds of up to 8,000 rpm, this unique torque conversion makes operation very quiet even with high loads.
Thermal Spot Curing System Reduces Epoxy Curing Time by up to 10x
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Irphotonics | Product Releases | CommentsIRphotonics (Booth 1537), a world leader in the design and manufacture of Infrared-based materials and systems, has announced results of independent product evaluations by leading medical device manufacturers for its iCure™ Infrared spot curing system.
Micropump Delivers High Efficiency in a Compact Package
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKNF Neuberger’s (Booth 660) NMS020 micropump introduces an efficient and reliable solution to transfer, evacuate, or compress air or gases for analytical, medical, and all portable instruments where space is at a premium.
Dimensional Measurement System Offers High-Accuracy
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (Ogp) | Product Releases | CommentsOptical Gaging Products Inc. (Booth 1361) has produced an innovative, high-accuracy dimensional measurement system, the SmartScope Quest 300.
Laser Micromachining Technology Lowers Manufacturing Costs of Polymer-Based Medical Devices
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Resonetics, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsResonetics (Booth 1553) offers the drilling of micro holes; both circular and complex non-circular holes; stripping of polymer insulation from wires, cables, and coils; and cutting of polymer sheets down to 1.
X-Ray Imaging Capabilities at Entry Level Price
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Scienscope | Product Releases | CommentsScienscope International (Booth 859) offers the X-Scope 1000 digital x-ray inspection system. The X-Scope 1000 provides high performance x-ray imaging capabilities at an entry level price range. Standard features of the X-Scope 1000 include a 12-bit 2 x 2 in.
Precision Electroforms Offered in Nickel, Copper, Gold, or Silver
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Servometer - Pmg, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsServometer/PMG LLC (Booth 861) precision electroforms are found in a variety of non-invasive, invasive, and implantable applications. These precise, thin-walled, metal components can be made as small as 0.02 in (0.5 mm) in diameter, with walls as thin as 0.0005 in. (0.
Li/CFx Battery Technology Developed With End-of-Life Capability
October 22, 2009 5:43 am | Eaglepicher Medical Power | Product Releases | CommentsEaglePicher (Booth 957) is showcasing its newly developed Li/CFx technology with End-of-Life Capability. This technology accurately predicts battery depletion six months in advance, meaning fewer surgeries and added confidence in EaglePicher-powered medical devices.
High Torque in Compact Format
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsWith the DC-Micromotor series 2237 CXR, FAULHABER (Booth 458) has added a new generation of graphite commutated motors to its drive range. The CXR series was developed on the basis of the tried and proven CR series concept. Its outstanding features are long life and extreme robustness.
Video Inspection System Built for Stability and Accuracy
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | S-T Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsS-T Industries Inc. (Booth 1710) offers its new “9700” Series Video Inspection System. The unit is built on an integrated solid granite base and vertical column for superior stability and accuracy. The measuring stage has an anodized 18 x 18 in. top plate with 12 x 12 in. travel, 0.00005 in./0.
Company Expands Grinding Services
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Techdevice Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsTechDevice (Booth 860), a developer and manufacturer of balloons, catheters, guidewires, and components, has expanded its grinding capabilities and capacity with the recent investment and focus on precision grinding.
Force Sensor Manufacturer Wins “Best of Tradeshow”
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Tekscan, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBestoftradeshow.com has recognized Tekscan Inc. (Booth 1137), a provider of force and pressure sensors for product design, quality control, R&D, and/or testing, with the Best of MDM Minneapolis award.
Vesta Announces Facility Investments, Wins Award
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Vesta, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsVesta Inc (Booth 1017), an industry leading contract manufacturer for medical device components and finished device assembly, has announced several significant facility infrastructure investments intended to support its business growth requirements and expand its service offerings.
Mimics Student Edition Provided to Professors
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Materialise | Product Releases | CommentsMaterialise (Booth 1012) launches the Mimics Educational Program, MimicsSE (Student Edition). The program was born out of a need expressed by professors to get cutting edge technology in the hands of students in order to set them apart as they enter the job market.
Polymide Indicated for Critical Applications
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Microlumen, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOffered by MicroLumen Inc. (Booth 1224), polyimide is ideal for critical applications and low-invasive medical devices. Polyimide is a thermoset plastic that has excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
